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Artifact

Refinery Stills in Peru

Description

  • Overall views of refinery stills, with oil storage tanks in the background. 
  • Written on the back: "Another view of the refinery stills. These hills were all washed down so much during the heavy rains of 1926."

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Gerald Currie who worked for the International Petroleum Company in Talara, Peru from 1923 to 1949. 

Map Location

Latitude: 4° 34' 58.706" S
Longitude: 81° 17' 0.409" W

Date

After 1926

Dimensions

inches
Length:
5.3
Height:
3.5

Events, Places, People

  • Gerald Currie
  • Talara, Peru

Originating Location

South AmericaPeru